San Gabriel Police Department

Last night a local agency arrested three suspects who had just stole a purse from the front passenger seat of a vehicle as the female victim was loading groceries into her vehicle. It was discovered that these suspects were targeting lone females in parking lots of grocery stores and shopping plazas. Prior to their arrest, they were in a San Gabriel shopping plaza looking for a victim to steal from but were unsuccessful. As a reminder, please be aware of your surroundings, park in well lit and well populated areas, and don’t carry large amounts of cash. Stay Safe San Gabriel!

San Gabriel, Meet your police dispatchers. Anytime you call 9-1-1 in the City of San Gabriel one of these behind the scenes first responders will answer that call and send you help. Dispatchers are responsible for taking all 9-1-1 and business line calls, gathering information from reporting parties, dispatching units, coordinating resources, and keeping officers safe in the field. ... Sometimes callers get frustrated by the amount of questions that dispatchers ask and believe these questions are delaying help from being sent. These questions are to ensure the correct resources are dispatched and those resources have complete and accurate information required to respond and render help. While dispatchers are asking these questions, rest assured that they have already dispatched units and help is on the way. Remember if you see something say something and call one of your dispatchers at 626-308-2828 to report suspicious activity.

San Gabriel, Meet your Traffic Division. These motorcycle officers are responsible for traffic safety, traffic enforcement, traffic collision investigations, and DUI prevention, education, and enforcement. If you need a child car seat to be inspected and/or installed, give these guys a call at 626-308-2828 and ask for Traffic. ... Stay Safe San Gabriel!

**This incident has concluded. Thank you for your cooperation, drive safe!** Avoid San Gabriel Blvd between Valley Blvd and Marshall due to police activity. Traffic is blocked in both directions. No threat to public safety at this time, just ongoing investigation only.

WEATHER ADVISORY: Over the next two weeks, several storms are expected to arrive in the region and it is possible that they may produce 2-5 inches of rainfall. Please remember when it is raining to slow down and drive extra cautiously. For down trees, please call our business line at 626-308-2828. Drive Safe San Gabriel!

Is this gun real or fake? If you guessed fake, you are correct. This is the replica firearm that was found inside a stolen vehicle at the termination of a vehicle pursuit.

While you were sleeping a proactive patrol officer observed a stolen vehicle traveling through the city. When the officer attempted to stop this vehicle, the driver fled and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit terminated in the City of West Covina and the driver was taken into custody without incident. The driver was arrested for felony evading and grand theft auto. During a search of the vehicle, a replica firearm (handgun) was found on the floorboard. A big thanks to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department airship for assisting us during this pursuit.

Between November 13 to December 30, hospitalizations have increased by 524%. This New Year's Eve, we ask that you avoid large gatherings, or "super-spreader" events. Stop the spread of COVID-19!

Good Morning San Gabriel, last night while you were asleep, your night shift officers arrested an individual who fired six shots in the area of Sunset Ave. and Euclid Ave. This individual was suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance and was arrested for negligent discharge of a firearm.

Happy Monday, from your San Gabriel PD Traffic Bureau Here they take a quick photo-op break while on one of their training rides. What a view

SCAM ALERT! This type of scam is also being reported in San Gabriel. For assistance in SG, contact us at (626)308-2828. Be wary of strangers asking for your personal information over the phone. When in doubt, call your insurance company or local Police Department for assistance.

The San Gabriel Police Department offers our deepest condolences to the family of California Highway Patrol Officer Andy Ornelas, who passed away today from an on-duty traffic collision. Officer Ornelas made the ultimate sacrifice and we honor him for his selfless service. From The California Highway Patrol: On November 23, 2020, at approximately 7:05 pm, Officer Ornelas was riding his departmental motorcycle when a motorist pulled from the right shoulder to make a U-turn di...rectly in his path. Officer Ornelas’ motorcycle struck the other vehicle, causing him to be thrown from his motorcycle. Officer Ornelas was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster. Despite significant life-saving efforts by medical personnel, on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Officer Ornelas succumbed to his injuries. Officer Ornelas is survived by his wife, mother, father, brother, and sister. Officer Ornelas was a member of the Department for four years.

Don't forget! Overnight parking enforcement in San Gabriel will begin on November 24th. INSIDER TIP: If you need an annual permit, don't delay! Apply NOW. There is a currently a waiting list for annual overnight parking permit appointments at City Hall. Permits are not guaranteed before the Nov 24th deadline if you wait too long to apply. Apply FIRST, at the link below, and then City Hall will call you to schedule an appointment. Visit: https://www.sangabrielcity.com/2020Par...king See our website and the application packet for more info.

Here is this month’s 411 with the Chief with Police Chief Gene Harris. If you have a question for next month’s issue, please submit your question to [email protected].

Thank you poll workers! Elections usually mean long days and painstaking work for these volunteers. This election looks a little different than in previous years, as poll workers wear masks, gloves, and sanitize polling areas for everyone's health and safety. #ElectionDay San Gabriel PD is also at local polling places, behind the scenes and out of an abundance of caution, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to complete their civic duty safely.

Spread Cheer by Driving Sober this Holiday Season! SGPD will have extra officers on patrol through Dec 15th actively looking for other unsafe driving practices speeding, not wearing a seat belt, driving distracted, not yielding to bicyclists or pedestrians to make sure everyone has a safe holiday. 2020 has been a tough year so let’s try and end it on a good note by being safe on the road during the holidays, said SGPD Traffic Investigator Hamel. Taking simple safety m...easures helps make sure we can all enjoy the holidays. There’s no joy in a DUI. Sober is the way to go. Remember: driving high does not fly. Marijuana, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter medications may impair, especially in combination with alcohol and other drugs. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from @CaliforniaOTS, through the @NHTSA

Great advice on #ElectionDay Take care and stay healthy. If you’re voting in person, don’t forget your mask On that note, no incidents to report in San Gabriel Polling running smoothly with short wait times so far.

Great reminder as the weather starts to get

Today is the last day to get your #PinkPatchProject merch! Stop by the station or DM us for free delivery in the San Gabriel area.

We will be providing security at polling locations and additional patrols near ballot drop-off boxes in San Gabriel to ensure that residents can get out and vote and to exercise their civic duty without any interruption. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to any member of our department.

Officer Shaun Diamond made the ultimate sacrifice on October 29, 2014. He was shot while serving a search warrant in the City of San Gabriel. On the anniversary of his death stand with our brother and sisters of Pomona Police Department in remembering and honoring him. Our deepest condolences to his loved ones and the Pomona PD family. May he continue to rest in peace

To give our community more time to renew or purchase a parking permit, overnight parking enforcement will now resume on November 24 at 2:00 a.m. More information can be found below.

San Gabriel, today is National First Responders Day, which honors police officers, firefighters, EMT’s, and first responders who help our community. In honor of National First Responders Day, we'd like to extend our thanks and gratitude to everyone who serves San Gabriel, including our firefighters, EMTs, police officers, dispatchers and medical workers. Thank you to everyone on the front line! #sangabrielpolice #sgpd #nationalfirstresponderday #sgfd #emt #dispatcher #medicalstaff #frontline

Before the day is over, we would like to wish our staff and ALL our public safety partners a happy #FirstRespondersDay From wildfires to pandemic, and all the unseen challenges in between, we wish you good health and safety. This year we have been reminded not to take anything for granted... especially face-to-face time with friends, family, and community. Thank you, San Gabriel for all your support you are the reason! *Some photos taken pre-pandemic

Heads up! For those who need to purchase a new parking permit, need to renew an existing parking permit, or must purchase a nightly parking permit, check out our website for more info: https://www.sangabrielcity.com/2020Parking

Earlier this month, a San Gabriel Police officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1800 block of South San Gabriel Boulevard. As the male passenger was exiting the vehicle, the officer noticed a bulge in his waistband. The officer realized that the bulge was a firearm and quickly removed it from his waistband. The male was subsequently taken into custody without incident. Upon closer inspection, officers discovered that the firearm was a 9 mm handgun loaded with a ...high-capacity, 30 round magazine. The firearm had no markings or serial number, making it untraceable. These homemade firearms, commonly known as ghost guns, are becoming more common. In recent weeks, the San Gabriel Police Department has recovered four ghost guns and arrested several people for firearms-related violations. This incident is a good reminder that no traffic stop is routine. The dangers that police officers face daily are very real. The officer's attention to detail and officer safety skills in this case resulted in the quick and safe apprehension of an armed suspect without any major incident. #sangabrielpolice #sgpd #gunoffthestreets #ghostgun #waistband